Job Description

Project Engineer II – Manufacturing Facility Planning

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update comprehensive CAD drawings for the facility, ensuring accurate as-built documentation, including equipment layouts, utilities, and infrastructure

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate facility modifications and new equipment updates into drawings

• Evaluate operational systems and infrastructure to identify efficiency improvements

• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and environmental regulations at local, state, and federal levels

• Define equipment specifications in collaboration with engineering teams to ensure technical and quality standards are met

• Assess and select equipment suppliers based on capability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

• Support contract finalization and coordinate delivery and installation timelines with procurement and legal teams

• Develop efficient production workflows and plant layouts based on Lean Manufacturing principles

• Optimize equipment layouts and storage solutions to reduce material handling time and increase operational efficiency

• Analyze production forecasts to determine equipment and labor needs; create capacity models for cell, module, and pack lines

• Identify potential bottlenecks and recommend solutions to ensure scalability and efficient operation

• Partner with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Engineers, as well as MES Specialists, to ensure robust production planning

• Contribute to PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate production risks

• Work with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams to implement effective safety protocols

• Prepare and maintain process flow diagrams, layout drawings, and utility matrices (electrical, compressed air, dust collection, etc.)

• Provide stakeholders with regular, data-driven progress reports and updates on facility planning efforts

• Support energy-saving initiatives and sustainability programs; oversee Building Automation System (BAS) optimization

• Integrate Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) into facility planning to ensure traceability and real-time data capture

• Coordinate with IT teams to align data reporting tools with operational needs

• Maintain a regular on-site presence to support hands-on planning and implementation

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and support a safety-first work culture

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Certified Energy Manager) preferred

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing facility planning or a similar role, with experience in large-scale manufacturing projects

• Experience in the lithium-ion battery industry or related sectors is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be eligible to support U.S. military-funded projects and products

• Proficient in CAD software for facility and layout planning (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

• Strong understanding of facility utilities (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, dust collection)

• Proficiency in capacity planning tools and Lean Manufacturing methodologies

• Familiar with APQP guidelines and PFMEA processes

• Working knowledge of MES systems and their integration into manufacturing operations

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly present complex technical information

• Collaborative team player with a track record of cross-functional success

ITAR Compliance Requirement:

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise authorized to work under ITAR regulations

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